Elliott comes as manager Andy Thorn’s first signing of a so far frustrating close season in the transfer market in which he has already missed out on numerous targets and now suffered the disappointment of losing Cranie’s services.

Elliott started his career at Manchester City before being snapped up by Mick McCarthy for Sunderland, where he scored 16 Championship goals in 2005.

McCarthy then took him to Wolves before spells at Preston and Norwich.

He has had a two-year stint north of the border and scored three goals in 34 Scottish Premier League appearances last term, as well as earning a Scottish Cup winners’ medal.

Although not prolific in recent years, Thorn admires his qualities and is convinced he will prosper in League One.

“He’s really quick, runs in behind and stretches teams,” said the City boss.

“He’s a threat off the shoulder and he will score goals in this league, especially the way we are going to play.

“He’s had some big moves in his time and he’s like everyone else we take, they will be hungry with a point to prove.

"He certainly wants to prove a point and wants to score goals and will fit in well with what we want to do.”